FTP Alpha 3 V3 SB- Competition Developed Optical System
The FTP Optics Alpha 3 V3 Short Body Red Dot Reflex Sight is a premier competition grade red dot optic built to exacting standards with one of the largest viewing windows on the market. These optics were specifically designed for competition use and have features that you will not find in most other optics on the market. We've incorporated feedback and testing from some of the top shooters in IPSC and USPSA. Most other optics on the market were designed for LEO, Military and micro carry pistols. These requirements greatly differ from competition use and those limitations make them less than ideal for competition use.
The new shorter body allows a wider variety of firearm fitment include the CZ Shadow 2 Optics Ready model.Constructed of high grade aluminum, the optic weighs a scant 40.7 g including the battery. It is waterproof to 2 m and shockproof to 1000 G!
FTP Optics are made by the leading manufacturer in the industry that also produce most of the name brand optics you are familiar with. There is no loss of quality, precision, product testing or durability. You can be assured of fantastic performance without inflated prices.
Featuring a 10 position manually operated soft touch brightness switches, you can set the dot intensity to match your shooting environment. The optic remembers the last brightness intensity and will turn back on at the same level. The FTP Optics Alpha uses a standard and easy to find CR2032 battery which can be changed without dismounting the optic or re-zeroing.
The latest industry electronics feature the ON start circuit board which assures the sight will not turn off while shooting. A low battery indicator is also programmed on to the circuitry board to notify the user when the battery is low.
New V3 Version!
FTP is always looking to improve our optics to maximize reliability, performance and offer a competitive advantage. The V3 version incorporates a shorter body with enhanced profile to allow it to fit into any slide cut designed for the RTS2TM. This includes the CZ Shadow 2 Optics Ready firearms! A slight weight reduction also offers improved performance for slide ride firearms.
Lens
Everyone knows that optical quality is completely dependent on lens. The lens features a premium, optically clearer G-Coat that improves clarity and light transmission while offering superior anti-reflective capaiblities. The lens will appear more clear with less of a blue tone than many of our competitors. You will not see the double reflections or edge distorting that many other optics suffer from due to cost cutting on the most crucial component! The shape of the lens more closly mimics competition targets with a taller vertical plane which allows you to track the dot under recoil. The lens is parallax free at 70m. The lens itself is one of the largest in the micro red dot industry which is a huge benefit to competition shooters.
Motion Technology
An exciting feature of the FTP Optics Alpha 3 is the incorporation of a motion sensor that will turn off the optic after 3 minutes if no motion is detected. The same sensor will turn the optic back on as soon as motion is detected at the last brightness level. This is a great feature to help extend battery life!
Elevation & Windage Adjustments
Elevation and windage adjustments are made easily with a click adjustment system that requires no locking screw. The FTP Optics 3 features a wider adjustment range than many micro red dots to allow you to install on a wider variety of firearms.
Dot Size
Dot size is extremely important to competitors for fast target acquisition and visibility in sun light. The FTP Optics Alpha 3 is available with big and bright 6, 8, 10 and 12 MOA dot sizes!
Many other micro red dots on the market are suited to more tactical operations and feature dots that are too small to be optimal for competition shooting. Simply put, a larger dot has a significant advantage is bright sun and allows the dot to be used at a lower power level which improves accuracy and dot tracking. Smaller dots tend to star bust when turned up to deal with the sun and that makes it more difficult to aim and track under recoil. The advantage goes to FTP!
Dot Clarity & Brightness
High level competitors know that dot clarity and brightness are vital in our sports. The FTP Alpha 3 features the brightest dot emitters on the markest with a very crisp dot. This is an absolute requirement for quick and accurate target engagement. Other optics on the market are blobs, starburst or other shapes that make quick and accurate target engagement very difficult. Competition shooters are faced with bright sunlight and sunset conditions that can completely wash out other dots on the market. Claims of long battery life by some other optics on the market will always come with the sacrifice of illumination levels. The Alpha 3 was designed from the ground up to maximize competitor performance. Why spend thousands of dollars to attend a high level match and then skimp on a 3.00 battery? It may make sense for a duty weapon or carry pistol but it makes ZERO sense for a competition optic.
Competition Programming
Not only are our illumination levels intended to maximize brightness, we also programmed the dot to turn on instanly when EITHER illumination button is pressed at the last saved illumination level. Other optics will require you to hold down a single button for 3 seconds to turn it on. Some only have one button that you have to cycle through to get to the brightest level and if you go one click to far, it goes back to unviewable outdoors. If you have even forgotten to turn on your dot before the buzzer, you know that fumbling for a button sequence or holding a button down for 3 seconds might as well be an eternity. It just doesn't make sense for shooting sports!
Mounting:
The FTP Alpha Optic 3 will install on standard mounts used for the RTS2TM and Romeo 3 Max TM.
Optional: A removable Picatinny rail mount can be purchased to mount the optic on your favourite firearm. Select the drop down to add this to your order.
Specifications:
Dimensions: (LxWxH): 51.4 x 30 x 32.5 mm
Sight Window: 26 x 21.5mm
Elevation Adjustment Range: 145 MOA @ 100m
Windage Adjustment Range : 95 MOA @ 100m
Glass: Anti-reflective, G-Coat multi-layered coated glass lens is parallax free with 97 % light transmssion
Weight: 40.7 g
Battery Life: 320 hours at brightness position 3 at 10 degrees C
Reviews:
https://youtu.be/9F0T_5YxnZk
Video showing difference between 6 and 8 MOA dots side by side:
https://youtu.be/juW5COTozsA
Warranty/Liability:
FTP warranties the optic to be free of defects for a period of thirty (30) months from the date of purchase. Due to the fragile nature of the glass, this warranty does not cover the glass against breakage, cracks, scratches etc. Damaged caused by improper installation, neglect or abuse of the optic will not be covered under warranty. This warranty does not apply to defects cause by unusual wear and tear, mishandling or lack of maintenance. Any attempts to disassemble or modify the optic will void the warranty. The warranty only covers the original purchaser and a copy of your purchase receipt is required.
No liability is expressed or implied for damage or injury caused by the use of this product. Warranty is limited to the replacement or repair of the original product only.
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